Gray, who will stand in for Michael Owen, had returned to British TV last month when BT selected him as a co-commentator for Everton's FA Cup victory over Stevenage. However, new footage of the pundit making sexist remarks had cast doubt that he would continue in the role.

The footage, understood to be authentic, showed Gray and Keys singing "get your tits out for the lads" to the Sky presenter Clare Tomlinson during the early 2000s.

A spokesperson for Women In Football said: "Many women working in the football industry will be disappointed with the decision to give Andy Gray a platform on UK television, a move which appears to be at odds with BT Sport's commitment to championing women in sport when the channel launched last summer."

Gray resurrected his career by presenting a TalkSport radio show with Keys from Doha, where the pair front Premier League coverage for beIN Sports.

A BT spokesman said: "BT can confirm that Andy Gray will make a guest appearance for BT Sport at the FA Cup tie between Arsenal and Liverpool. Andy is a very experienced broadcaster and we are delighted that he will be making another appearance for us."